By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
US Proposes Maritime Coalition to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Standoff
The US has announced plans for a Maritime Freedom Construct (MFC) to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, closed since late February. Iran's blockad
Royal Enlistment Drives Surge in Dutch Military Reservist Applications
The Netherlands sees a surge in military reservist applications after Queen Máxima and Princess Catharina-Amalia enlisted. The 'Amalia effec
Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Flotilla in International Waters, Detains 175 Activists
Israeli forces intercepted 22 ships of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters off Crete, detaining 175 activists. The European Co
Israel Blocks Russian Grain Ship Over Alleged Theft of Ukrainian Wheat
Israeli grain importer Zenziper has postponed unloading a ship carrying wheat and barley allegedly stolen by Russia from occupied Ukrainian
EU Envoy Admits Bloc Misread Sahel, Now Seeks Dialogue with Junta Regimes
EU envoy João Cravinho admits the bloc failed to listen to Sahel states, eroding credibility. He now seeks dialogue with junta-led regimes a
Israeli Navy Intercepts Gaza-Bound Flotilla in International Waters Off Greece
Israeli naval forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters near the Greek island of Kythira, boarding over 20 boats
Péter Magyar's Brussels Visit Aims to Unlock EU Funds Amid Rising EU-China Tensions
Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar is in Brussels to negotiate the release of €10 billion in frozen EU funds before an August de
Golders Green Stabbing: Police Taser Suspect After Attack on Two Jewish Men
A 45-year-old man was arrested after stabbing two Jewish men in Golders Green, north London. Police tasered the suspect, who also attempted
Italy Joins Swiss Criminal Probe as Civil Party Over Deadly Bar Fire That Killed 41
Italy has formally joined the Swiss criminal probe into the Le Constellation bar fire in Crans-Montana as a civil party. The blaze killed 41
Hungary's PM-Elect Magyar: EU Funds to Flow 'Soon' After Brussels Talks
Hungary's incoming prime minister, Péter Magyar, met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on Wednesday. He describ
European Parliament Approves Proxy Voting for New Mothers, Excluding Fathers
The European Parliament has adopted a rule allowing female MEPs to delegate their votes for up to three months before and six months after c
Ukraine Formally Requests Israel to Seize Ship Carrying Allegedly Stolen Grain
Ukraine has formally asked Israel to seize the Panama-flagged bulk-carrier Panormitis, which Kyiv says is carrying over 6,200 tonnes of whea